Magic!

Chapter 3 3. Illegal entry

Upon hearing Professor Black Amber's question, Russell was suddenly stunned.

This demon was summoned by himself!

The black cat comforted the stunned Russell:

"Child, don't be afraid. What you just encountered may have been a terrorist attack launched by the 'Red of Chaos' demon cult. I'm here, and the cultists don't dare to hurt you anymore."

As he spoke, Professor Black Amber cursed angrily:

"Nowadays, these cultists are really becoming more and more rampant. They actually attack ordinary people who have not yet come into contact with the supernatural. Villains who summon demons in violation of regulations should be cut to pieces."

Russell swallowed, his expression remained unchanged, and he explained softly:

"Professor, you misunderstood. I summoned the demon myself."

The atmosphere suddenly became silent, and it seemed that the temperature of the entire living room had dropped a little.

The black cat's pupils widened and stared at Russell:

"Child, you summoned the devil yourself? Summoned the devil!

"Child, do you know what this means?

"Do you know what kind of taboo is it in the supernatural world to summon demons against the rules?"

"I don't know..." Russell showed a slightly embarrassed smile, "This is the first time in my life that I have successfully cast a spell."

He is just an ordinary person who does not yet understand the rules and common sense of the operation of the extraordinary world. But judging from Black Cat's tone, in the supernatural world, privately summoning demons may be a very serious and unforgivable crime?

Just like the demonic cult "Chaos Red" mentioned by Black Amber just now, it sounds like a villain organization.

“This could be counted as illegal entry!”

"What?"

"If you think about it, demons are dark intelligent entities from the abyss. If they are summoned to our material world and do not report it, of course they have entered the country illegally."

Russell thought the logic was very reasonable: "In other words, I almost became a smuggler just now?"

Black Amber thought for a moment and softened her tone a lot:

"However, the goat-headed demon has relatively low intelligence. Summoning such stupid alien creatures is generally not considered illegal entry."

"What's that?"

"Invasion of alien species!"

Russell feels that although the operation of the truly extraordinary world is different from the style of some literary and artistic works, it is very consistent with common sense and greatly enhances the perception.

Black Amber immediately comforted Russell and said:

"Don't worry, kid, you probably summoned the devil because of an accident, and it didn't cause any consequences. The local supernatural department won't ask you to drink tea.

"After you enroll in the academy, if you are assigned to the 'Creation and Summoning Department' major, you can summon them anywhere around the academy."

As she said this, she wondered again:

"So, Russell, how did you summon the devil?

"According to the information I have received before, you should not be a transcendent yet, nor have you mastered any real supernatural knowledge."

Russell pointed to the hardcover black book on the ground:

"I bought a occult book on Taobao and performed the rituals recorded on it."

Black Amber jumped to the book nimbly.

"When Occult Comes to Knock on the Door—Spells and Ritual, Incense and Crystals, Cards and Divination, a Magic Book Suitable for Beginners"

Suggested selling price: 88 yuan.

"Child, the occult book you spent 88 yuan on online shopping can really release magic?" Black Amber was shocked.

"Of course not, Professor Black Amber." Russell seriously pointed out the error in the professor's guess:

"The promotional price is only 38 yuan. Merchants always like this, marking an inflated price and then lowering the price."

"Kid, that's not the point."

Black Amber's tone suddenly increased:

"Books that record truly extraordinary knowledge should not be able to be purchased online through normal channels. Selling this book to you for 38 yuan is too cheap.

"A book containing correct supernatural knowledge was leaked to the world of ordinary people? This is a big deal. I must notify the confidentiality personnel immediately!

"Tell me, which page is the spell you used?"

The black cat followed Russell's guidance and turned to the last page of the book.

After reading the corresponding summoning ritual in detail, Black Amber's pupils slowly enlarged.

"How is it possible, how is it possible..."

"Is this matter so big?" Russell asked tentatively when he saw the black cat's solemn expression (although he couldn't actually feel the cat's expression).

"Oh no, I'm surprised that the ritual recorded here is wrong." Black Amber said.

"ah?"

"Some universal witchcraft and occult knowledge is true, because this knowledge is widely circulated. But the specific ritual content is wrong. Even if a truly talented spellcaster performs the corresponding ritual, it will not work. It will have the slightest effect.”

"But I succeeded." Russell said doubtfully.

"This is where I'm confused." Black Amber raised his head, "Russell, have you modified some steps of the ritual? I once heard that even if a real magic genius sees the wrong spells and rituals, he will Revise it into the correct version, guided by your subconscious mind, intuition and spirituality.”

Russell thought for a moment: "There are indeed some modifications."

He described the original requirements of the ceremony and his whimsical parts to Professor Black Amber.

"I think this is the crux." Black Amber thought for a while and said, "You modified many details, which is equivalent to temporarily creating a correct summoning ritual with real supernatural effects."

“Tomatoes, French fries and a pink kid’s cardigan, what better way to summon a demon?”

Russell doubts it—if the Demonic Order isn't based in a children's clothing sales base and a fast-food restaurant.

"Normally it won't. But in the hands of a true genius, spells and rituals may be distorted and mutated.

"My child, you may have created a ritual that only you can perform!"

Speaking of this, Black Amber's tone was filled with undisguised excitement:

"Russell, you may be a magical genius who created the right ritual for wrong occult knowledge!

"If you are willing to go to the academy for further studies, you may have hope of being promoted to third grade, or even fourth grade. Even the legendary fifth grade is not completely impossible..."

Russell probably understood, and turned the topic back to the purpose of Professor Black Amber coming here to recruit students:

"Professor, you... uh, the International Unified School of Magic and Supernatural, why do you notice me? Could you please make a special trip to invite me to enroll?"

Professor Black Amber's expression suddenly became serious, and he was silent for a long time before saying:

“The principal of the college, a great master of prophecy, made three prophecies not long ago, and you are the protagonist of the prophecy.

"According to the first prophecy, you are destined to defeat the Demon King - a powerful and ancient demon who is regarded as the master by many demon lords.

"As for the rest of the prophecy, I will tell you slowly in the future. But don't tell others this secret easily."

Demon King? This kind of villain name is already close to the naming level I used when I was in the second grade of elementary school...Russell complained.

Black Amber smiled and sent out the final formal invitation:

“Son, as a professor at the International Unified School of Magic and Supernatural, I formally extend an invitation to you—inviting you to participate in the admissions exam in one month.

"As long as you successfully pass the admissions exam, you can become one of us!

“We are the best paranormal school in the world – certainly the only paranormal school in the world.

"But believe me, even in the entire supernatural world, going to the academy is a dream opportunity for many people. In today's supernatural world, 8 out of 10 elites may come from the academy, and 1 will prepare to teach in the academy."

Russell smiled and nodded his thanks.

This is what he has been looking for, the way to enter the extraordinary world——

He was finally able to know the true extraordinary knowledge, discover the secret of his abnormal physique, and find a way to control his abnormal physique.

But there is still a problem...

"Wait a minute, I, the hero of the prophecy, actually have to pass the independent admissions examination to enter the school? Isn't there a quota for admission?"

Is this what the prophesied hero was supposed to say? Black Amber restrained his facial twitching and explained patiently:

"I can't make your secret public. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, I hope you can enter the school through the normal examination. If you are indeed a magic genius, this should not be difficult for you."

"I'll work hard," Russell said.

"The college's admissions exam will be next month. You are an ordinary person. Compared with the heirs of warlock families and secret societies that have been passed down for thousands of years, your foundation is far behind. You should use this time to make up for it.

"It happens that I have a magic book here about mysticism and spiritual practice, which is especially suitable for newcomers like you who are coming into contact with the extraordinary world for the first time. I will pass on this magic book to you. If you practice more, you will definitely get twice the result with half the effort.

"If you can integrate all the contents in the book and draw inferences from one instance to another, passing the exam will not be a problem."